- Overall
The Philips 273V7QDAB is an affordable, no-frills monitor designed to make computing easier for business and home users. The product offers reasonable image quality and colors via its IPS built into a reliable package. The Philips 273V7QDAB is ideal if great viewing angles, vibrancy, and a borderless design are must-haves even when shopping with a limited budget.
Philips 273V7QDAB Specifications
- Screen Size: 27 Inches
- Resolution:1920 x 1080p FHD
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Panel Technology: In-Plane Switching (IPS)
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz
- Response Time: 5ms
- Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 (Static)
- Brightness: 250 cd/m²
- Built-in Speakers: Yes (2 x 2 Watts)
- Stand: Height – No
- Stand: Tilt – Yes
- Stand: Swivel – No
- VESA Compatibility: Yes
- Connectivity: HDMI 0x 1, DVI x 1, D-Sub x 1, 3.5mm Audio Jack
- Dimensions with Stand(WxHxD): 23.1” x 183” x 8.94”
- Weight:92lbs
Design and Features
The Philips 273V7QDAB sports a rather simplistic, yet clean-looking design which makes it suitable anywhere. The monitor, like most, comes in matte black which is still the prime choice when it comes to chassis color. But what sets this model apart is it is bezel-free on three sides, making the monitor an ideal option for multi-display setups.
However, since the Philips 273V7QDAB is a budget model, there are some limitations to its functional features. The 27-inch screen is only supported by a tilt-only stand that slides into place. The durability and build quality are reasonable for normal use, but extra care when adjusting the screen is needed since there are no metal supports.
Thankfully, the Philips 273V7QDAB is VESA compatible with armatures that have a 100 x 100 pattern. Setup will be easy if you need to go this route, but take note that buying additional hardware might defeat the purpose of saving cash on a monitor.
Connectivity on the Philips 273V7QDAB is a bit dated since there is no DisplayPort, but users get HDMI 2.0 which has more than enough bandwidth for the panel. There is also a DVI and D-Sub connector which can be used as secondaries or if you have an older host device. All of these slots are pointed downwards in the I/O layout that is tucked under the bulge, making cable management and placement easy for most.
Finally, despite the low pricing, the Philips 273V7QDAB managed to squeeze in built-in speakers with 2 Watts of power each. While they aren’t sufficient for entertainment or gaming, they can be a huge bonus for those who do not have space for 2.0 or 2.1 speakers. As always, the latter is a better choice since the pair does not have enough power to produce a decent soundstage.
Display and Performance
The Philips 273V7QDAB sports a 27-inch IPS panel with a 1920 x 1080 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, and 5ms response time. A WLED backlight with a 250cd/m2 is included as well, along with a contrast ratio of 1000:1. There are no impressive speeds or specialized specs such as DCI-P3 coverage for HDR since the product is an office-oriented product after all.
However, don’t be fooled by the affordability of the Philips 273V7QDAB since it posts decent imaging scores according to the Spyder Elite 5. sRGB coverage sits perfectly at 100% with an accuracy average of Delta 1.5. This is a huge plus for the monitor since we normally expect scores like these from factory calibrated offerings.
The Philips 273V7QDAB’s contrast is equally fantastic as well, equating to 1090:1 which far exceeds our expectations from a budget IPS monitor. This capability gives way to deep, inky blacks and excellent grayscale performance. However, the max brightness which only reached 230cd/m2 may be too little for some users who are used to 300cd/m2 and higher displays.
Panel uniformity for the IPS module, on the other hand, is middling at best since there is a noticeable difference in illumination. One of the lower quadrants of the screen had a lighting deviance of 18% which made it a bit dimmer if you look closer. Thankfully, the flaw does not affect color uniformity across the large display area.
Sadly, the Philips 273V7QDAB isn’t a gaming monitor by any means since it doesn’t include high refresh rates, and VRR tech such as FreeSync. This fact will become apparent as soon as you open the OSD whose highlight is the low blue light setting. There are a number of color filters available, but we recommend users to stick with the sRGB option or to tweak the screen according to preference.
Input lag for the Philips 273V7QDAB is pretty decent at 11ms, which places it next to some of our favorite gaming displays. The biggest limitation here is the 60Hz refresh rate which creates a bit of blurring when motion is too fast.
60Hz monitors are passe for gaming these days, but borderless and budget-friendly monitors like the Philips 273V7QDAB are suitable for triple monitor setups. We recommend getting this model if you want a massive array for immersive gaming. Since the product has great viewing angles, setting up peripheral screens shouldn’t be too much trouble.
Thoughts on the Philips 273V7QDAB
We love the Philips 273V7QDAB for its price to performance ratio which gives budget-conscious users extra value per buck spent. Color and imaging qualities exceed our expectations, so we’d even go as far as recommending this product for basic photo editing. There are no gamer-centric features, but the borderless design and easy to digest price makes this offering ideal for multi-monitor battle stations.
The only concerning flaw we saw during the review is the deviances in the panel’s backlight uniformity. This varies from unit to unit, but large IPS monitors like the Philips 273V7QDAB are more vulnerable to these issues. The features are also a bit limited for our tastes, however, the price can help you forget all about that.
sway says
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Paolo Reva says
Thank you for your kind words, Sway!